Chapter 14

I tremble in silence as Alpha Xavier's piercing gaze drills into me. The air feels heavy with anticipation, and soon I am the only one left in this giant room with the Alpha. My mind is paralyzed with fear, and my heart threatens to burst from my chest in a panicked frenzy.

Why did he want to speak to me alone? Why couldn't he decide on my punishment in front of everyone else?

"Sylvia," his thunderous voice shook me to my core.

Oh, goddess...he sounds angry!

"Y...yes, Alpha?" I ask, my voice trembling.

He stalks towards me, every footstep sending vibrations through the air as he advances with a calculated slowness. His eyes are burning holes in my soul, and I can feel the heat of his gaze even before he reaches me.

"Do you realize how serious the accusation against you is?" he growls.

"I do," I whisper.

"Then do you know what awaits a thief like you in my court?" His eyes narrow, and his voice drops low. "Punishments that will make you wish for death many times over."

"I didn't steal t